Man (30s) dies after swimming across River Liffey following alleged assault

Eva Osborne

A man in his 30s has died after swimming across the River Liffey following an alleged incident of assault around the War Memorial Gardens on Saturday.

Gardaí in Ballyfermot said they are investigating all the circumstances surrounding a number of incidents at the War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge and on the Chapelizod Road in Dublin.

Gardaí and emergency services attended following reports that a man had swam across the River Liffey to lands adjacent to Chapelizod Road following an alleged incident of assault around the War Memorial Gardens at approximately 10:20pm.

The man was treated at the scene by personnel from the Dublin Fire Brigade before being removed by ambulance to St James’ Hospital, where he subsequently passed away on Sunday.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out.

The investigation is being carried out under a Senior Investigating Officer.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward.

Any persons or road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area between the hours of 9pm to 10:45pm on Saturday are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.